Melania Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Spa Retreat Costs Taxpayers $64,000 Amid Controversy
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A recent report has shed light on an incident involving Melania Trump, the former First Lady, who reportedly sought solace at the Mar-a-Lago spa amidst turmoil involving her husband, former President Donald Trump. The retreat to the spa, situated within the lavish Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, came with a hefty price tag of $64,000 borne by taxpayers, raising eyebrows over the expense.
The spa visit was reportedly motivated by Melania’s displeasure with the surfacing allegations regarding Donald Trump’s supposed payment to Stormy Daniels. Opting not to confront the swirling accusations, Melania chose the serenity of the Mar-a-Lago spa, a decision that did not go unnoticed by the public and media.
People magazine highlighted her choice to distance herself from the controversy by retreating to the exclusive spa, known for its luxurious amenities and tranquil ambiance, as advertised on its website. The cost of Melania’s journey to the Florida retreat was specifically linked to her use of a C-32A aircraft for the trip from Joint Base Andrews to Palm Beach International Airport.
The Department of Defense provided an estimate for the brief flight, pointing to a substantial expenditure of approximately $64,600, calculated at an hourly cost of $16,168 for the two-hour journey. The backdrop to Melania’s retreat was a tumultuous period marked by claims that Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s personal attorney, facilitated a payment to adult actor Stormy Daniels.
This payment, purportedly amounting to $130,000, was allegedly made to prevent Daniels from disclosing details about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006. The White House and Cohen vehemently denied the affair and the payment, yet the controversy persisted, as per the Independent.
Amid these allegations, Melania maintained a low profile, accompanying her husband to Mar-a-Lago but notably absent from several significant events, including dinners hosting prominent figures. Her decision to forgo a trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos with her husband was attributed to “scheduling and logistical issues,” as stated by her spokesperson, Stephanie Grisham.
In a show of defiance and commitment to her duties, Melania made a solemn visit to the Holocaust Memorial Museum and later attended the State of the Union address. Contrary to tradition, she arrived separately from the former President, choosing to be accompanied by her invited guests in the First Lady’s box.
Grisham, defending Melania against the onslaught of media scrutiny, took to Twitter to denounce the “salacious and flat-out false reporting” about the former First Lady, emphasizing her dedication to her family and role, amidst the “unrealistic scenarios” propagated by the media.
